Raise parents’ awareness of the importance of monitoring children’s exposure to violence on television, in music, and video games

Teach children to be “media-wise” and to discern between fact and fiction

Teach Ways to "Will Good"

In the book Integrity, Stephen Carter defines “willing good” as “speaking and doing what is right even when the burden is heavy.”

Model and teach students to stand up for one another, even in difficult situations

Teach Empathy and Perspective Taking

Implement Bullying Prevention Programs, such as Committee for Children’s Steps to Respect: A Bullying Prevention Program, which focuses on four levels: the individual, relationships, schoolwide implementation, and integration into the curriculum

See School as a Safe Harbor

By teaching children the skills they need to navigate social interactions successfully, educators can help bring children up to "do good" and to make positive contributions to the school culture. "[It's] good if they get this from elsewhere," Coloroso says, "but it must happen in school."